Idol Throne is back on the battle field with their second album. The band continues to explore their own brand of metal, and reaches new heights. It’s great to see that type of progress. The concept of this group was already a winning formula, and they got even better. There is a very fresh feel to “A Clarion Call.”
The best thing about this album is the passion coming out of the individual players. There is a feeling of joy, and it comes across in the songs too. The 8 tracks on the record sway back and forth with various moods, inventive riffing, and soaring vocals. In fact, it’s the Jake Quintanilla’s vocals that dictate the direction to many of the songs. He is using multiple voices to get the feel and convey his message.
Instrumentally, Idol Throne was already fantastic, on their first album. What happens here, they get even more adventurous and creative with the material. As much as the first album rocked, you can notice a natural progression taking place here. It is not a massive departure, but you sense a slightly more advanced thinking pattern already setting into these songs. Idol Throne is definitely a band with a lot of ambition, and they will continue on their quest to greatness.
There is a higher level of musicality that is also present on “A Clarion Call.” There are influences that show up, and fit perfectly with what Idol Throne is trying to achieve. Some of the passages or transitions found here could have easily worked in a group like Porcupine Tree, yet Idol Throne sounds nothing like it. It keeps the music fresh and more appealing.
“A Clarion Call” is definitely an achievement, and Idol Throne will not stop here. They are completely committed to their cause, and are already working on some new material. This is only the beginning, and now it’s your duty to answer the call.
Mark Kadzielawa
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